Community Corner

June 20: Beat the Heat

It's June 20, 2012, and — fittingly — the first day of summer. Here are your 5 Things to Know Today.

 

Where To Cool Down: and the are two places where you can get in from the heat — and see some of your neighbors. The library is open until 8 p.m.; the senior center closes at 4 p.m.

If You Must Drive: The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management offers these tips on its website for folks who have to take their own wheels — and don't forget: RIPTA bus services, except for special routes, are free today due to an ozone alert in effect.

Find out what's happening in Johnstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Stay Cool: RIEMA, the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, has posted a heat advisory for today. Here's a handy list of tips on how to stay cool.

The Forecast: Today's high temp could reach 95 degrees, with humidity levels pushing the heat index past 100. H-H-H continues through tomorrow, with relief in the form of rain and thunderstorms expected on Friday.

Find out what's happening in Johnstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Busted: On this date last year, we reported on the after Johnston Police chased the stolen car to St. Robert Bellarmine Church and hoofed it after one of the suspects into the nearby woods.


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